Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 117: Hacking AI Series: Vulnus ex Machina - Part 1
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Apr 3, 2025 Dive into the world of AI hacking with insights on reconnaissance techniques and feature exploitation. Explore the latest AI advancements like Gemini 2.5 Pro and uncover security vulnerabilities posed by automated coding. Learn about trust issues in large language models and how they impact vulnerability detection. Discover methodologies for hacking AI chatbots and strategies for identifying potential weaknesses in AI features during bug bounty hunts.
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Yahoo Live Hacking Event
- Joseph Thacker's team won a Yahoo live hacking event by accessing a pre-release app.
- Early access gave them an advantage due to less competition.
Finding AI Features
- Find AI features by monitoring developer messages and beta access for new features.
- Email program managers and ask about AI-related projects for potential alpha access.
Recon Process
- Explore AI features like a normal user to understand their functionality.
- Try to leak the system prompt to discover tools, personas, and rules.